According to Midwest City Assistant Police Chief Sid Porter, the principal of Ridgecrest School near West Ridgewood and Bella Vista drives discovered the man about 8 a.m. Tuesday. Porter said the man appeared to be in his late 20s or early 30s and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigators said they don't believe there was a connection between the man and the school. The medical examiner is on the scene.

Students were kept in the main part of the building until police cleared the scene, which students did not witness, according to authorities.

Staff met parents dropping off their kids to notify them of the situation.

The following is a statement issued by the school:"Good morning parents. There has been a death on the property of Ridgecrest Elementary. The person was not a member of the Ridgecrest staff nor a student. The does not appear to be related to the school. The Midwest City Police Department is currently investigating. There have been no threats to the safety of students or staff. Students' schedules will be adjusted to keep all activities and instructional time with in the main building of the school until cleared by the Midwest City Police Department. As always, the students and staff's safety are our first priority. Thank you."

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